This Morning viewers heap praise on Rylan Clark and husband Dan Neal as they make presenting debut

Men are the first gay couple to present the ITV show

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By JILL ROBINSON

8th July 2016, 2:10 pm

Updated: 8th July 2016, 3:46 pm

RYLAN Clark and husband Dan Neal proved to be a triumph among This Morning viewers after making their presenting debut on Friday.

The former X Factor contestant regularly hosts a Ryland showbiz segment on the ITV show, but Friday marked a historic moment on the show as he and Dan became the first gay couple to host the programme.

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Rylan Clark and husband Dan Neal were a hit among viewers on their This Morning debut

Rylan led the opening segment, introducing his husband of eight months to the viewers, saying: "For the first time in the show’s history me and my husband Dan are going to be presenting today.

"We’re the first two blokes, the first two lads."

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Rylan revealed his husband had been up until 1am making notes ahead of his debut

Dan added: "We are covering for Ruth and Eamonn today and very much looking forward to the next couple of hours, but there are a few nerves kicking in now."

Rylan insisted he was alright, before revealing how Dan had been up late on Thursday night preparing for his presenting debut.

He said: "This is what really wound me up last night, Dan’s been really cool about this, really calm and then he’s up til one o'clock in the morning with a notepad making notes [and] this morning all the way in the car."

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The ex-police officer's preparations clearly paid off, as viewers were impressed by his performance as well as the couple as a duo.

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Viewers were full of praise for the married couple as they tackled the ITV show together for the first time

Taking to Twitter, one fan wrote: "I love that Rylan and his husband Dan are presenting This Morning...Such a cute couple and great presenting skills!"

Another added: "The UK is v crappy at the moment, but serious kudos to @ITV for having @Rylan and @danpneal host @itvthismorning - momentous day".

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Dan admitted to being nervous ahead of his first stint presenting This Morning

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Dan was praised for overcoming his initial nerves

While Dan stumbled over his words on a couple of occasions, he relaxed into the role as the show progressed, although Rylan couldn't help but take the micky out of his presenting voice.

After one link, the 27-year-old said: "You done it again".

When Dan asked what he was on about, Rylan said: "You put on a voice, you put on that voice you were doing last night."

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The couple dealt with an array of issues during the show and viewers were impressed

Dan replied: "We’re presenting This Morning, it’s daytime telly," before jokingly leaning back on the sofa and putting on a strong Essex accent, saying: "I’m not going to be like ‘alright! Coming up we’re going to be chatting to Ferne and do whatever you want’ am I?"

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Fans would like to see the couple present the show again

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Dan was described as 'a natural' by one Twitter user

When Rylan pointed it out it had worked for him and fellow Essex resident Ferne McCann, Dan replied: "Well it’s a bit different, we’re Holly and Phil, we’re Eamonn and Ruth today aren’t we?"

One fan even went as far as to say they would prefer to see the boys hosting the show every Friday in place of Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford, who are currently on holiday.

They wrote: "Never watch @itvthismorning on Fridays - don't really like Eamon and Ruth on it - keep @Rylan + his hubby on Friday's! They r ace! I'd watch!(sic)".

Another fan added: "Loving @Rylan and Dan on @itvthismorning they are so natural!!!Xx".